What happens to your code once you finish writing it? How do you make sure software you've created smoothly gets into the hands of your users? That's where DevOps comes in! DevOps helps us get high quality software out to users quickly and in today's episode, we give you the tea on everything you need to know about DevOps. We'll talk about what it is, some key principles and practices, and some common DevOps tools and technologies. And not only that, we also chat through some common...

We are back with another installment of our Exploring Tech Job Series where we dig into different technical roles to provide insight into what that role is all about. This week we are chatting about Cybersecurity Engineering and are joined by a real-life Cybersecurity Engineer, Jaimee! Join us as we chat about what a Cybersecurity Engineer is, the day-to-day of the job, how you might get into Cybersecurity Engineering, and so much more. New episodes come out fortnightly on Wednesday morning...

As the role tech plays in our lives grows, the importance of cybersecurity grows with it! Whether you work in tech or not, there are basic cybersecurity concepts that everyone should be aware of and that is exactly what we cover in this episode. Come learn about the foundation of cybersecurity, useful cybersecurity terminology, and common cyber threats. Plus, we finish the episode off with some hot tips to protect yourself the best you can against cyber attacks. Yep, this episode is...

Have you ever wondered how the apps on your phone are built? Well, in today's episode we dive into the basics of mobile development with Natalia Panferova, a real life iOS developer. Natalia is a bit of an icon when it comes to iOS development: she worked at Apple, she has her own blog all about iOS development, and she has written two books about Swift, a programming language for iOS. In our chat with Natalia, we talk about what mobile development is, the differences between iOS and...

Cloud computing is an important part of modern software and this episode dives into a few concepts that are absolutely fundamental to cloud computing. We chat about what Virtual Machines and Containers are and what they're used for. And we finish off by chatting about Docker, an application that has totally changed the way cloud computing is done. New episodes come out fortnightly on Wednesday morning (NZT). Where to Find Us: Instagram⁠ ⁠ Tik Tok ⁠⁠The Hot Girls Code Website⁠...

Getting your first developer role can be tricky, but we're here to walk you through it. In this episode we cover everything you need to know! We start off by chatting about the types of developer roles out there and discussing the pros and cons of working in a startup vs corporate environment. We then talk about how to build up your basic skills and portfolio, improve your networking skills, and share our best cover letter and CV advice. We finally finish off by sharing some interview tips...

If you’re studying to become a software developer or you’re early in your career, then this episode is for you! We will be covering five basic concepts every developer should know from what a variable is, to the SOLID principles. In the epsiode, we give a brief overview of our five most important software concepts as well as direct you to our other episodes if you want to learn more. Links Programming Fundamentals Check out Episode 10. Common Data Structures Check out Episode 4....

Tech debt is an inevitable part of software development and something all developers should be familiar with. In this episode, we chat about what technical debt is and why it's important to be aware of it. We also go through some common examples of technical debt so you can get a good idea of what it looks like. We then chat about how tech debt impacts businesses before finishing off by talking through some tips on how to minimise tech debt. Links Check out Episode 12 What is Good Code?...

We are back with another installment of our Exploring Tech Job Series where we dig into different technical roles and give you all some insight into what that role is actually about. This week we are chatting about Test Analysts/Testers/QAs and are joined by a real-life Test Analyst, Ren! Join us as we chat about what the role is, the day-to-day of the job, how you might get into a test analyst role, and so much more. New episodes come out fortnightly on Wednesday morning (NZT). Follow us...

Testing is a super important part of the software development process to ensure that bugs don't make their way into our code. But what exactly is testing and how do we do it? In this episode, we cover some different types of testing - manual testing, automation testing, functional testing, and non-functional testing. Even if you work with a test analyst or QA, it's really valuable as a developer to understand what testing actually is and how it all works so you can make sure you're using...

We are back with another installment of our Exploring Tech Job Series where we dig into different technical roles and give you all some insight into what that role is actually about. This week we are chatting about Database Reliability Engineers (DBREs) and are joined by a real-life DBRE, Zoe! Join us as we chat about what the role is, the day-to-day of the job, how you might get into a DBRE role, and so much more. Links Message Zoe on LinkedIn for more questions Check out the book...

You’ve probably heard of databases before - like in movies where villains are hacking into a database or maybe when you sign up to something new and get told “Your details will be stored in our database”. But have you ever wondered what a database actually is? In this episode, we cover all the basics like what a database is and why they’re important. Next, we dive into a couple of different kinds of databases before we finish off chatting about these things called database management...

Hot Girls Code is kicking off a new series: Exporing Tech Jobs! The tech industry is filled with many different roles that neither of us had heard about before we started so we're going to be exploring a range of different technical roles throughout this season. To start us off, we're going to dig into the role we both do: software developer! We’ll be chatting about the day-to-day of the role, what we like, what we find challenging, how you become a software developer, and so much...

Unconscious bias or just outright bias can make its way into lots of places where you might not assume it would be, especially in the tech industry. This episode we delve into 3 of these places you wouldn't expect to find bias in tech! Whether you work in the tech industry or are just interested in tech, its important to be aware of how bias can accidentally enter into the things we're doing and creating. Because let's face it, you can't fix a problem you don't know exists! Join us today as...

This week, we have the wonderful Winona on the show! Winona began her journey in tech as a Data Analyst before moving into User Experience (UX) Design, all throughout championing her passions for technology and diversity. Join us as we talk to Winona about what Data Analysts and UX Designers do, how she thinks AI will impact her role, and the value that diversity and representation brings to designs and products. New episodes come out fortnightly on Wednesday morning (NZT). Follow us on...

Welcome to season 3 of Hot Girls Code! As we talk about often on the show, there are a lot of misconceptions that people have about tech so in this episode, we go through 6 common myths that might be stopping you from learning to code. Whether its the myth that coding involves a lot of maths or that there is single best language to start learning, we'll be chatting through each myth and explaining the true reality behind it. Links mentioned in the episode: Our episode all about the...

As the end of the year approaches, what better time to do an episode all about goal setting! Get ahead on your New Years Resolutions by learning how to use 4 popular goal setting framework: SMART, the 5/25 strategy, the 90 Day Year and the Backward Goal Framework. In the episode, we also chat about goal setting and professional development, sharing some of our tips for creating a personal development plan and writing out technical development goals. Finally, we know it can be hard to stick to...

Have you ever wondered who the hosts of Hot Girls Code even are? Well you're in luck! Because in the next two epiosdes, Aorthi & Lola are interviewing each other & asking all about their experiences in tech! This week we are chatting to Aorthi about her insights into mentorship, technical growth and, of course, Taylor Swift. New episodes come out weekly on Wednesday morning (NZT). Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @hot_girls_code to keep up to date with the...

Have you ever wondered who the hosts of Hot Girls Code even are? Well you're in luck! Because in the next two epiosdes, Aorthi & Lola are interviewing each other & asking all about their experiences in tech! This week we are chatting to Lola about conspiracy theories, changing roles within tech, & how to choose to be confident. New episodes come out weekly on Wednesday morning (NZT). Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ & ⁠Tik Tok⁠ @hot_girls_code to keep up to date with the podcast...

What do Clueless and the SOLID principles have in common? Well, we think a lot! This week we are chatting all about the SOLID principles; what exactly they are, how they came to be and why they matter. We then explain each of the principles in classic Hot Girls Code style - breaking down all the jargon and using some fun and relatable examples inspired by the hit 1995 classic Clueless New episodes come out weekly on Wednesday morning (NZT). Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ & ⁠Tik Tok⁠...

We reflected on our years in the tech industry so far to bring you an episode we wish our past selves had - 5 things we wish we knew before starting our careers in tech! So if you’re a student, someone thinking of making the switch to working in the tech industry, or someone early in their career then this is an episode for you! New episodes come out fortnightly on Wednesday morning (NZT). Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ & ⁠Tik Tok⁠ @hot_girls_code to keep up to date with the podcast &...

A topic that's been taking the workplace by storm is the concept of authenticity and bringing your whole self to work. Join us as we discuss what authenticity means to us, what it looks like (and what it doesn't look like), before we dive into why authenticity even matters and what barriers often stop people from being able to be their authentic selves at work. We finish off by talking through some advice to help you bring your authentic self to work. New episodes come out weekly on...

This week's episode is a Hot Girls Code classic: we break down jargon and show you that fancy sounding complex concepts and ideas are actually pretty straightforward when they’re explained in a way that works well for you. Object-oriented programming is a term you hear thrown around often and it can seem really vague and confusing, so let's change that. In this episode, we break down what object-oriented programming is and the four principles that make it so efficient. New episodes come out...

Tracy Morris is a head of Engineering at Trade Me and has been in the tech industry since 1994. Her mission in life is simple: she wants to make systemic changes to get more women into technical leadership roles. Join us this week as we chat to Tracy about her journey in tech, the changes she's helping to make in the tech industry, and why it's so important that we focus on systemic change rather than individuals doing the heavy-lifting. New episodes come out fortnightly on Wednesday morning...